Rockhampton City
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Popular places to visit
Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Archer Park Station & Steam Train Museum during your trip to Rockhampton. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo
Gaze in awe at towering fig trees or find tranquility amid the ferns in this heritage-listed garden, which also features a zoo that showcases native and exotic wildlife.
Capricorn Caves
Weave your way around a fascinating complex of caves, where you’ll find an eerie cathedral, a rock-climbing course and wildlife amid the geological wonders.
Rockhampton Heritage Village
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Rockhampton Heritage Village in Rockhampton. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre
Enjoy an outing to Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre during your stay in Rockhampton. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Mt Archer
You can find out about the history of Rockhampton with a visit to Mt Archer. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Things to do
Capricorn Caves, Australia: 45-Minute Cathedral Cave Tour
Queensland: 90 Minute Capricorn Caves Explorer Tour
Capricorn Caves: 120 Minute Capricorn Adventurer Tour
Capricorn Caves Cathedral Cave Tour
Capricorn Caves Capricorn Explorer
Top hotels in Rockhampton City
Empire Apartment Hotel
"It was horrid"
Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2026
Mercure Rockhampton
"Room was comfortable and clean.. only issue soap in shower needed topping up."
Reviewed on 20 Jun, 2026
Denison Boutique Hotel
"Beautifully maintained 1800's building with a lovely room. Totally enjoyed our stay!"
Reviewed on 14 Jun, 2026
Metro Motel Rockhampton
"Well equipped room and great location."
Reviewed on 19 Jun, 2026
The Edge Apartment Hotel
"Great location, staff friendly and helpful. Room was great with a beautiful river view. Only negative ... no equal sugar"
Reviewed on 20 Jun, 2026
The Cosmopolitan Motel and Serviced Apartments
"Being on a major intersection in an area of loud vehicles and trucks means it is very noisy."
Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2026
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Where to stay in Rockhampton City
Gracemere
Gracemere might not have many top sights, but Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo and Rockhampton Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
The Range
Travellers like the golf courses in The Range, and Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Allenstown
Visitors to Allenstown appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo and Nissan Navara Arena might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Parkhurst
Parkhurst is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre and Rockhampton Heritage Village.
Kawana
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kawana and surrounding area, you can visit Stockland Shopping Centre and Aboriginal Dreamtime Cultural Centre.
